Tag: cycling
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European Tour Postponed Until August
Update As the old Kenny Rogers song goes, “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, know when to run.” These words quite accurately characterize the scenario that ultimately led me and Ginger to rescheduled our European ’Tracing the Steps 2020 Tour’, due to the […]
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Ginger-Bella My Emotional Support Animal
When I came upon my second dog, Ginger, I was moving toward a dreadful, dangerous, depression. I avoided antidepressants because I wanted to die. At the time, I don’t think I would have harmed myself, but I had started privately dreaming the universe would do the job for me. That my plane would crash or […]
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11,000 km’s – 24 States – A World of Graditude
What we do together, our message we share, the love we receive, the uniqueness of our tour is only possible because of you. Thank you to everyone who allows us to listen, learn, and offer our message to gain trust within a battered community. You make our world better by being you and Ginger and […]
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Don’t Give a F…
It is human nature to care deeply. When we put our notions of fortune, fame, happiness, and success aside and get to the core of humanity, it all seems like this constant search and discovery to feel recognized, accepted, valued, appreciated, and loved. You following my blog or the Vatic Foundation indicates the importance of […]
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What do Cycling, EMDR Therapy, and PTSD Have in Common?
Through the simple act of listening to music or drums shifting from your right to left ear, a memory that at one point was charged with emotion can become less distressing. During the process, a rhythmic association can arise, providing positive responses to negative memories of thoughts. With support, this process can facilitate lasting or ongoing healing.
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Cycling Through Zion National Park
My authentic expressions can never be shared. My tears, memories locked away, my fear, and my real smile, which I hide.
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Cycle Touring – It’s a Strange and Wonderful Life
Before leaving in March, a friend mentioned, “America understands cycling!”, but I wasn’t quite ready for this understatement. To be honest, I’m pretty surprised with the USA in general, I can’t believe how…
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Finding and Living Your Life Purpose
We all have a similar general purpose…To fully express the most authentic and unique expression of ourselves in a way that causes us to expand into our full potential, that serves others and serves what I call the “greater good”.
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My Bike – A Complete Breakdown
I’m touring with this awesome new custom-built 2019 Specialized Diverge S-Works bike. And by “custom” I mean everything except the frameset was added to my specifications to ensure a comfortable ride.
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Wisdom Wednesday – What Are You Trying to Find?
This drive is what allows us to accomplish things. So it’s not all bad. The problem is
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Rainy Days – Touring
There was plenty of food and water to wait out the weather. Plus my phone, laptop and power bank were all at full charge. I was comfortable right where I was. Or was I?
I Went, I Returned, It Was Nothing Special 